Brian Thackston

Loathsome to admit, but my pen journey has led me to fountain pens. Foppish connotations aside, it is a true pleasure to scrawl notes with a fountain pen.

John Wilson's unique approach to storytelling resonates deeply with me. His spiraling, splintering thought patterns make almost too much sense. So, let's hear what he has to tell us about concrete and the world at large.

Cargo pants AKA utility pants allow you to live the pocket capacity dream. These even have a secret zip pocket!

An estate worksheet in thirteen moves that ends at a printer: where everything is, who to call, and what you'd wish, left for the people who'll need it.

"Messenger of Sympathy and Love, Servant of Parted Friends, Consoler of the Lonely, Bond of the Scattered Family, Enlarger of the Common Life."

Files live in computers — and sometimes in our hearts. On databases, sacred texts, and the people who read them.